A rash of burglaries hit Placentia over last week

PLACENTIA – From Sept. 14 through Monday, Placentia saw six home burglaries and three vehicle burglaries – many times in broad daylight, police records show.

Monday, Placentia police took a report of a beach cruiser bicycle stolen out of a garage in the 500 block of El Cabrillo.

Sunday, two vehicles were raided for electronics, one on Comanche Drive and one on Sheffield Street, police said. Another earlier in the week had a catalytic converter ripped off of it – that's the engine part valuable for the small amount of platinum it contains.

Saturday, a burglar broke a window of a residence in the 200 block of South Kraemer Boulevard and took a $200 keyboard, according to police.

Thieves broke into a residence in the 1600 block of Kingston Road on Sept. 17, and made off with televisions and jewelry, according to police. The same afternoon, reported about two hours apart, residents at two houses came home to find their places ransacked and robbed.

Also on Sept. 17, a caller reported that burglars stole two model airplanes worth $3,000 a piece out of the garage of a residence, according to police.

Placentia police Detective Corrine Loomis said she's working on a comprehensive public service announcement to make sure people know the best ways to avoid being victimized by burglars – especially vehicle burglars.

She warned residents that, ideally, they shouldn't keep valuables in their parked cars. If it's necessary, however, keep them locked in the trunk and out of sight.

Other Placentia Police Department literature warns residents to avoid leaving empty boxes for expensive items out for the trash collector, and a home's blinds closed during the day to avoid home burglaries.

Also, write down all the serial numbers of electronic devices, and take close-up photos of valuable jewelry next to a ruler for perspective. Stow these for use in case of a burglary. They'll help property crimes detectives track the items.

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